Comparison

Whisker vs Roomba Home

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Whisker

Remotely monitor and control your WiFi-enabled pet devices, including litter boxes and feeders. Receive real-time alerts, track usage insights, and manage feeding schedules from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real-time device alerts
  • Remote control of device functions
  • Usage and feeding insights
  • Flexible feeding schedules
  • Multi-device management
  • Low food and issue notifications
Features
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The Whisker app uses our proprietary WhiskerOS™ software to allow you to remotely monitor and control your WiFi-enabled Whisker device. Use the Whisker app to monitor, control, and get insights from your Whisker devices—including Litter-Robot and Feeder-Robot—anytime, anywhere. Works with Litter-Robot 3 Connect, Litter-Robot 4, Litter-Robot 5, Litter-Robot 5 Pro, Litter-Robot EVO, PetTag, and Feeder-Robot. Litter-Robot features - Real-time alerts: Know when a cycle starts, pauses, or the drawer needs emptying. - Litter & waste status: See litter level and waste drawer status at a glance. - Usage insights: Track trends that help you monitor your cat's routine. - Remote controls: Adjust cycle delay time, lock the control panel, toggle night light, or schedule sleep mode. - Multi-robot support: Set up and manage multiple units in one place. Feeder-Robot features - Flexible schedules: Create and edit feeding schedules from your phone. - Snack on demand: Dispense a snack anytime, wherever you are. - Low-food & issue alerts: Get notified when food is low or if the feeder needs attention. - Feeding insights: View weekly and monthly trends. Setup & requirements - Camera permission for QR code onboarding. - Wi-Fi: Visible, password-protected IPv4 network. All models support 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz is supported on select Pro models only. Use 2.4 GHz for all others. - Location Services: Enable during onboarding to help the app find your Wi-Fi network. Features may vary by device and model.

About

Roomba Home

Control your compatible robot vacuum with this app. Schedule cleanings, customize maps, and create personalized routines for a spotless home. It offers real-time insights and smart home integrations for effortless floor care.

Highlights
  • Schedule cleanings
  • Customize home maps
  • Create cleaning routines
  • Real-time cleaning insights
  • Voice control integration
  • Robot maintenance dashboard
Currently charting
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The Roomba® Home App is compatible with Roomba® 100, 200, 400, 500, 700, 800, and Mini series robots sold after March 2025. For other models, please download the iRobot Home (Classic) app. Get ready to elevate your cleaning game with the intuitive Roomba® Home app! Easily start, stop, or schedule your robot, adjust cleaning settings, customize detailed maps of your home, and create personalized cleaning routines. Dirty rooms are noted based upon previous cleaning jobs to help you clean more effectively without having to think about it. See where and how your robot is cleaning in real-time, proactive product maintenance, and seamless smart home integrations. From setup to daily use, the Roomba® Home app offers intelligent recommendations and a user-friendly experience to keep your home spotless with minimal effort. - Easy, Seamless Setup: Easy-to-follow onboarding guides you from unboxing to your first cleaning run with helpful tips along the way. - Cleaning Routines: Effortlessly create cleaning routines with Routine Builder. Select which rooms to clean, adjust settings, and turn on advanced scrubbing to clean just the way you like. - Schedules: Easily adjust the days and times your robot cleans so it runs when it’s most convenient for you. - Cleaning Settings: Choose to vacuum, mop or both, and adjust settings like suction & mopping liquid levels, number of cleaning passes and turn on advanced scrubbing to clean each room just the way you like. - Maps: Save up to 5 maps, label rooms, add zones and furniture for more targeted cleaning control, and start cleaning specific areas with a click. - Real-Time Insights: See where and how your robot is cleaning and manage it along the way with real-time controls. - Voice Control: Hands full? No need to stop what you're doing. Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant-enabled* compatibility allows you to clean with a simple command. - Robot Maintenance & Health Dashboard: Keep your robot operating smoothly and in tip-top shape with a list of maintenance and troubleshooting suggestions, while the Health Dashboards monitors robot and accessories health. Note: Roomba® 100 series products require a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® network. Not compatible with 5GHz Wi-Fi® networks. *Works with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant-enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. Siri is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Whisker4 screens
Roomba Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

Whisker and Roomba Home both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Roomba Home's written reviews are positive against 52% of Whisker's. Roomba Home also leads on chart position (#86 vs unranked). Whisker's advantage is ratings volume (150K vs 35K) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Whisker against 4.7 for Roomba Home. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 150K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Whisker's written reviews are positive against 68% of Roomba Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Whisker versus Roomba Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiskerRoomba Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (150K ratings) — better4.7 (35K ratings)
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews68.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings150K — better35K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#86 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPetsiRobot Corporation

Customer experience

Whisker

All ratings150,021 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,169 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative36.6%

Roomba Home

All ratings34,995 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews3,520 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative23.8%

User reviews

Whisker

From 150K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient, hassle-free
  • 👍 Keeps litter box clean and odor-free
  • 💡 Tracks cat usage and weight
  • 🚀 Saves time and effort

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent false 'drawer full' notifications
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
  • 🐛 Sensor malfunctions and interrupted cycles
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery with constant notifications

Roomba Home

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 📊 Smart mapping features
  • 🔌 Voice assistant integration
  • 🎨 Customizable cleaning routines
  • 📈 Helpful cleaning history and maintenance alerts

Room to improve

  • 🗑️ Difficult to unclog hair from main brush
  • 🔍 Slight learning curve from old app

Bugs and requests

Whisker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently disconnects from litter box
  • App fails to properly register litter box
  • Litter box gets stuck in cleaning cycle

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable cleaning cycle settings
  • Ability to identify which cat used the litter box
  • Improved app stability and responsiveness
  • Better integration with smart home devices

Roomba Home

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • App only works with products launched after March 2025

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved user guidance
  • Support page fixes

In-app purchases

None

Whisker

No in-app purchases

None

Roomba Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whisker free?
Whisker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roomba Home free?
Roomba Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Whisker or Roomba Home?
Whisker is rated higher. Whisker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while Roomba Home averages 4.7 from 35K ratings.
Do Whisker or Roomba Home have ads?
Neither Whisker nor Roomba Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whisker or Roomba Home?
Whisker ships an update fortnightly, and Roomba Home fortnightly. Most recently, Whisker was updated on November 8, 2026 and Roomba Home on November 8, 2026.

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